Decker pointed out some of the region’s highlights — energy booms, lithium, the Salton Sea and the of work advocates such as Lift to Rise.

Source: https://www.pressenterprise.com/2023/10/06/inland-empire-has-big-presence-at-2023-california-economic-summit/

“For years, the Salton Sea has had a bad reputation as an environmental disaster, but today’s announcement from the governor will help turn the tide for a region that carries a median household income 40% below the state average.

Source: https://myvalleynews.com/blog/2023/04/04/senate-minority-leader-jones-praises-governors-commitment-to-the-salton-sea/

“Lake Urmia in Iran, the Dead Sea, the Salton Sea … these are all worrisome.”

Source: https://sentinelcolorado.com/news/nation-world/world/incredible-shrinking-lakes-humans-climate-change-diversion-costs-trillions-of-gallons-annually/

“The Smallest Sea With the Largest Heart,” by Lauren Bon and the Metabolic Studio, consists of a mesh steel heart designed to purify Salton Sea water that fills a motel swimming pool.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/06/arts/design/desert-x-biennial-palm-springs.html